National School of Drama (NSD) has curated specific webinar series for all theatre enthusiasts out there! This is aimed not just for theatre practitioners, but for all people who need human and artistic interaction for widening their horizon of experience.
Prof. Suresh Sharma, Director In charge, NSD said, “Theatre is all about a working together in a group, but due the ongoing situation that has become impossible. The National School of Drama has initiated an online platform where people sitting at home can connect with us and utilize their time to increase their knowledge”, as stated by Hindustan times.
The webinars have been planned from 10th-17th May, 4:00-5:00 PM on YouTube, followed by a question and answer session on Facebook. This is completely free of cost and everyone is welcome to attend. The link for their YouTube channel is : https://www.youtube.com/c/nationalschoolofdrama
Details of the webinars are as follows :
10th May : Prof. Suresh Sharma
National school of Drama and NSD repertory company
11th May : Prof Abhilash Pillai
Devised Theatre
12th May : Shri Dinesh Khanna
Techniques of Acting
13th May : Shri Abdul Latif Khatana
Social integration and self-development of children through drama and theatre
14th May : Sushri Hema Singh
Basics of speech
15th May : Shri S. Manoharan
Sound and Video, Technology in Theatre
16th May : Shri Suman Vaidya
Festival Management
17th May : Shri Rajesh Tailang
Challenges of Hindi diction for Hindi speaking and non Hindi speaking
This webinar has received an overwhelming response from students and adults alike. So take out your notebook and pencils and be prepared to learn something which you can put to use as soon as the lockdown lifts!